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Retired NBA Star and ESPN Analyst Jalen Rose’s Tuition-Free High School Achieves 93 Percent Graduation Rate

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Jalen Rose and a graduating class of the JRLA. (Photo credit: Gary North) by Christina Santi via ebony.com Other than being an ESPN analyst, Jalen Rose also works tirelessly to serve his local community. The […]

VOTE or History Will Not Look Kindly on 21st Century Jim Crow

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by Marc Morial After years of preclearance and expansion of voting access, by 2013 African American registration and turnout rates had finally reached near-parity with white registration and turnout rates. African Americans were poised to […]

Raising Awareness and Education Saves Lives in the Fight Against Cancer

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by Reggie Fullwood Theses days, the NFL makes national headlines for the wrong reasons – like when the great Donald Trump wants to distract Americans by tweeting about players taking a knee during the national […]

New Volunteer Mentor Group Formed to Help Youth

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When talking about the importance of mentoring, former First Lady Michelle Obama once said, ” I think that mentoring is such a critical part of the role I can play in my position. I see […]

United Way Announces 10th Anniversary of Children Champion Awards Winners

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Last week, United Way of Northeast Florida announced its 2018 Children’s Champion Awards winners. This year marks the 10th anniversary of these awards, which honor two individuals each year, one in service and one in […]

Black Gator Alum Host Inaugural Tailgate Party

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Although last Saturday’s football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs didn’t turn out the way the Gators expected, Black Alumni still celebrated with a world-class tailgate party. The University of Florida Association of […]

Gala Affair Highlights Griffin’s 75th Birthday

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For 54 years Rosa and Curtis Griffin have lived a life of love and respect. The Griffin’s met at Johnson’s Restaurant, which was his wife’s family diner located in downtown Jacksonville. As the story goes, […]

EWC Choir Performs Classical Tunes while Highlighting Alumnae

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By Carlottra GuytonGospel music is said to be food for the soul. In fact, singer and pastor Marvin Sapp, once said, “Gospel music allows us to become closer to God and each other.” The love […]

Blue Angels Fly High above the City in Annual Flight Demonstration

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Since 1946, the Blue Angels have represented the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to audiences throughout the U.S. with their high-flying aerobatic jet performances. The team proudly claims to “showcase the excitement and power of […]

Fans Cross the Pond to Cheer Jags as Losses Continue

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Last Sunday in London, the Jacksonville Jaguars disappointed faithful fans that made the trek to Great Britan with their fourth consecutive loss. The Jags fell to 3-5 on the season with the lost to the […]